Pork: U.S.-Mexican pork producer Granjas Carroll de Mexico inaugurated a large pork processing plant in the southern state of Puebla, the company reported. The US$145 million facility is equipped with eight biodigesters to produce clean energy and has processing capacity of 600 hogs per hour. (El Financiero, February 21, 2019)

Chemicals: Netherlands-based chemicals maker Nouryon reported it will expand its manufacturing plant in the central State of Mexico. The US$17 million upgrade will allow the site to increase production of organic peroxides used in the manufacture of PVC and other plastics. (El Financiero, February 19, 2019)

Automotive: German automotive components manufacturer Preh inaugurated a new pre-production plant in the northeastern city of Nuevo León, the company reported. The US$7.4 million facility will allow Preh to expand production capacity for products such as dashboard electronics, climate control, audio and navigation systems. (Zócalo, February 15, 2019)

Mining: UK and Mexico-based mining company Fresnillo reported investment plans totaling approximately US$1.98 billion to support operations in Mexico over the next three years. Plans include acceleration of silver and gold extraction as well as the expansion of the company’s pyrites plant in the northern state of Zacatecas. (El Financiero, February 27, 2019)Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico→

Wind power: Spanish renewable energy developer Acciona Energía will initiate construction of a wind power generation plant early next year in the northeastern state of Nuevo León, the company reported. The electricity plant is part of an investment program of close to US$1 billion intended to double the company’s current 1,000 Mw generation capacity in the country. (Reforma, July 30, 2018)

Food processing: Mexican industrial baking giant Grupo Bimbo is projecting capital investment of approximately US$800 million for 2018, the company reported. Resources will support expanding production capacity and improving the company’s product distribution network. (El Financiero, July 30, 2018)

Electronics: German semiconductor maker Infineon plans to expand manufacturing capacity at its plant in the northern border city of Tijuana, the company reported. The US$40 million expansion will allow the facility to boost output of electronic components for use in the automotive, medical and other manufacturing industries. (Tecnoempresa, July 24, 2018)

Aerospace: U.S. aerospace components manufacturer Esterline Corp. announced it will expand one of its four plants in the northern border city of Tijuana. The US$15 million expansion will boost the company’s capacity to produce aerospace electronics and sensor equipment at the site. (Mexico Now, July 23, 2018)

Aviation: Mexican low-cost airline VivaAerobus reported plans to invest approximately US$2.5 billion in new aircraft to modernize its fleet. The program includes acquisition of 25 Airbus A321neo and upgrade of 16 A320neo to A321neo models. (Reforma, July 19, 2018) Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico→

Glass: Mexican glass manufacturer Grupo Millet reported plans to construct a new production plant in the southeastern state of Yucatan. The US$70 million site will produce architectural glass for export to the United States and elsewhere in Latin America. (El Financiero, January 25, 2017)

Casual dining: Mexico’s leading casual dining franchise operator Alsea plans investment of approximately US$190 million to open a record number of new locations across its portfolio in 2017, the company reported. Plans include some 250 new stores, in formats such as Starbucks, Burger King, Domino’s Pizza, Chili’s and others. (Reforma, January 24, 2017)

Technology: U.S.-based Deloitte Consulting inaugurated a regional service delivery center in the central Mexican state of Querétaro. The US$10 million center is planned to provide development, testing, support and maintenance services for the firm’s application maintenance, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and IT consulting clients throughout the Americas. (El Economista, January 25, 2017)

Natural gas: Mexican fuel distribution company Grupo Energéticos (Energex) plans to build four service stations to offer vehicular natural gas in the country this year, the company reported. The US$4 million project will provide compressed natural gas for vehicular use as an alternative to conventional gasoline, which has risen sharply in price during the current year. (Reforma, January 23, 2017)

Energy: Spanish energy infrastructure developer Iberdrola will invest approximately US$600 million to construct an electricity generation plant in the northeastern state of Nuevo León, the company reported. The combined cycle plant is planned to be powered by natural gas. (Mundo Ejecutivo, January 19, 2017)Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico→